The Lingotot Story
Who we are
Lingotot is the UK’s leading provider of children’s language classes, teaching over 20,000 children every week through play-based, interactive learning. Founded in 2010 by former Head of Languages, Angela Sterling, Lingotot was created to make learning languages fun, engaging, and accessible for all children. Our award-winning programs are delivered in schools, nurseries, and community settings by fully qualified teachers, ensuring the highest standards of education.
What we do
Lingotot provides a wide range of language-learning opportunities in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Welsh and Irish. Our structured curriculum aligns with the national curriculum, incorporating phonics, storytelling, songs, and games to ensure children develop language skills naturally. We are also the only provider in the UK offering NCFE-accredited qualifications for children in modern foreign languages.
Our Impact & Growth
With a growing network of passionate franchisees, Lingotot has expanded across the UK and internationally. Our unique approach has earned us multiple awards, including recognition in the Elite Franchise Top 100. We continue to innovate, supporting schools with high- quality language education and providing parents with fun, enriching experiences for their children. Whether through interactive classes, cultural immersion, or expert-led teaching, Lingotot is shaping the future of language learning for the next generation.
Take that first step
Research suggests that children who know two languages can gain an academic and social advantage over those who speak only one. Children have an amazing ability to learn language and this happens best when it is interactive, engaging and child-centered. Come along to one of our classes to see natural language learning in practice!
Find a classMeet our head office team
Angela Sterling
Head of All Things LingototAngela founded Lingotot after working as Head of Languages in schools across the UK and internationally, where three of her pupils ranked in the top 10 worldwide for their GCSEs. She launched Lingotot when her eldest daughter was just 7 weeks old and franchised the business in 2011 after her second daughter arrived.
Angela’s passion for languages, strong vision, and resilience have earned her multiple accolades. She won the BFA Contribution to Franchising award in 2022, was a finalist for Franchisor of the Year, and led Lingotot to win the Elite Franchise Top 100 every year from 2020 to 2024. In 2017, she became Regional Chair for EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) and was named EWIF Inspirational Woman of the Year in 2023.
Today, Angela focuses on driving Lingotot’s growth, shaping business strategy, and supporting franchisees. She continues to inspire through her leadership, guiding the network towards long-term success while still enjoying time in the classroom.
Sofia Colàs
Head of Irish AdventuresSofia is the driving force behind Lingotot Ireland, bringing her passion for languages to children and families across Dublin. Growing up in a trilingual household, languages have been woven into the fabric of her life from an early age, inspiring her to share that love with the next generation.
With a deep belief in the power of language as a life skill, Sofia is committed to making learning fun, engaging, and accessible for every child. Her goal is to prepare children not only for secondary school but also to give them the confidence to use new languages in everyday life. Through Lingotot’s play-based, interactive classes, Sofia ensures that kids learn while moving, playing, and having fun—often without even realising they’re absorbing a new language!
Sofia is passionate about building a language-learning community that involves not just the children but their families too, fostering a love for languages that extends beyond the classroom. Her dedication to creating motivating and supportive environments helps children thrive and develop skills that will stay with them for life. Outside of Lingotot, Sofia enjoys exploring the outdoors, trying out new recipes, and spending quality time with family and friends—often switching between languages mid-conversation!
